Find out how popular the last name Mansukhani is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Mansukhani.

Mansukhani, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Mansukhani surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Mansukhani in America

Mansukhani is the 77788th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Mansukhani surname appeared 246 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Mansukhani.

We can also compare 2010 data for Mansukhani to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Mansukhani

The surname Mansukhani has its origins in India, dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to have originated from the Gujarati language, with the prefix "Man" meaning "mind" or "heart" and the suffix "sukh" meaning "happiness" or "comfort." The name is thought to have been derived from an occupation or personal attribute related to being a person who brings happiness or comfort to others.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Mansukhani surname can be found in the historical records of the Mughal Empire, which ruled over large parts of the Indian subcontinent during the 16th to 19th centuries. It is mentioned in a manuscript dating back to the reign of Akbar, the third Mughal emperor, who ruled from 1556 to 1605.

The Mansukhani name was particularly prevalent in the western Indian state of Gujarat, where it was often associated with families involved in trade, commerce, and mercantile activities. Some notable individuals bearing this surname include Mansukhani Jagannath (1734-1802), a wealthy merchant and landowner from the city of Surat, who was known for his philanthropic efforts and support of various educational institutions.

In the 19th century, the Mansukhani surname can be found in records from the British East India Company, which had established trading posts and settlements across India. One such individual was Mansukhani Govindram (1810-1876), a prominent businessman from Bombay (now Mumbai) who played a key role in facilitating trade between India and Europe.

Another notable figure was Mansukhani Narottamdas (1858-1930), a social reformer and educator who founded several schools and colleges in Gujarat, promoting education and empowerment for women and underprivileged communities.

During the 20th century, the Mansukhani surname continued to be associated with successful entrepreneurs and business leaders. One such individual was Mansukhani Karsandas (1892-1968), a pioneering industrialist who established one of the first textile mills in Ahmedabad, Gujarat.

As the Indian diaspora spread across the globe, the Mansukhani surname can be found in various parts of the world, with individuals contributing to various fields, including academics, arts, and sciences.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Mansukhani

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Mansukhani.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Mansukhani was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Mansukhani has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Mansukhani was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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